Nottingham Forest, buoyed by their recent Premier League victory over Liverpool, are set to host Malmo at the City Ground in a crucial Europa League clash. After a rocky start to the season, the arrival of Sean Dyche has revitalised the team, and they are now looking to secure their place in the knockout stages.
Forest's Resurgence Under Dyche
The memories of Ange Postecoglou's brief tenure are fading fast as Dyche has instilled a sense of stability and belief within the squad. Forest have accumulated seven points in their last three Premier League games, highlighted by a dominant 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield. This victory saw them climb out of the relegation zone, a testament to Dyche's impact.
Europa League Hopes
Forest's European campaign has also been promising. They secured a notable 2-0 home win against Porto and followed it up with a goalless draw against Sturm Graz in Austria, despite Morgan Gibbs-White missing a penalty. With four points from their last two Europa League matches, Forest are in contention for a last-16 spot.
Malmo's Struggles
Malmo, on the other hand, are struggling to find their form. They are yet to win in the Europa League and find themselves languishing near the bottom of the League Phase table. Their away form in Europe has been particularly poor, with heavy defeats to Copenhagen and Viktoria Plzen.
A Historic Re-Run
This fixture holds historical significance for Nottingham Forest. It's a reminder of their famous European Cup victory in 1979, where Trevor Francis's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brian Clough's side in Munich. Can Forest replicate that success and continue their European journey?
Forest will be aiming to extend their unbeaten home run under Dyche when they face Malmo. A win would significantly boost their chances of progressing to the next round and further solidify Dyche's positive influence on the team. All eyes will be on the City Ground as Forest look to make their mark in Europe once again.